University is a great place to learn and to grow as a person, and it’s also the place where many of us will spend some of the happiest days of our lives. While any University experience is a good one though, there is a certain prestige associated with some of them, and there are countless league tables keeping track. Here we will look at the top 10 universities in the world.
10. Princeton University
Princeton University is one of the top 10 universities in the world and has produced 32 noble laureates despite being one of the smaller private Ivy League universities with only 5,000 undergraduates.
9. University of Chicago
Chicago is unusual for having more postgraduates than it does undergraduates (around 9,000 and 5,000 respectively) which reflects its focus on ‘advanced’ academia. Birthplace to the first man-made self-sustained nuclear reaction.
8. Imperial College London
Imperial College London has a firm emphasis on research and has faculties for medicine, engineering, science and business to this end. It was created as part of the University of London, but became independent in 2007 making it a young entry on the top 10 universities in the world.
7. California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
Who wouldn’t want to go to University in California? At the same time it’s an impressive University in terms of its alumni (thirty one Nobel prizes), its connections to Hollywood, and Nasa’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory which resides there. Certainly one of the top 10 universities in the world.
6. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
MIT is another household name University and has produced 73 Nobel laureates in 150 years. What makes this even better news for undergraduates is the fact that eight of those laureates are still teachers there.
5. UCL (University College London)
Known the world over, UCL was described by the Times as an ‘intellectual powerhouse’. Focused primarily on research it gave birth to another of the top 10 universities in the world on this list.
4. University of Oxford
Oxford has beautiful and historic grounds and was used for many scenes in Harry Potter. One of the first Universities as we know them, it has helped to create 26 Prime Ministers and 30+ world leaders outside of the UK making it one of the top 10 universities in the world.
3. Yale University
The third oldest university in the America with an endowment of 16.3 billion dollars. Yale has produced five US presidents and created the idea of residential colleges and mascots – used by others among the top 10 universities in the world.
2. Harvard University
Harvard is the oldest University in the US dating back to 1636 giving it a rich history. With impressive financing and a staff of around 2,100 it has produced 43 Nobel Laureates and countless celebrities and politicians. Recent alumni include Mark Zuckerberg.
1. University of Cambridge
Alumni include Isaac Newton – famous for his discovery of gravity (and the invention of the cat flap); Turing for his part in developing the computer; Rutherford for splitting the atom and Charles Darwin. Founded in 1209 its history spans centuries making it number one on our list of top 10 universities in the world.
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I wonder how is it to study in one of top 10 universities in the world. I bet it is a great exeperience. You should learn lots and lots of things. Not to mention that you would probably get hired immediately after graduating. I would like to be in one of top 10 universities in the world.
It is sooo difficult studying in any of top 10 universities in the world. You just have to study, study, study. I do not think you can have some fun around there. I mean, it is a good thing to be part of top 10 universities in the world. But you are missing a lot of fun.
Studying at any of these top 10 universities in the world is indeed hard. But think that you are really learning many things! If you have the chance to learn here you should be very proud. Then you are very smart. It should be an honor learning at any of these top 10 universities in the world.
Anyone would be honored to study in any of the top 10 universities in the world. It means so much. You get to learn from the best teachers in the world. As I have always been a studying fan, this is my dream. I would love to be part of one of these top 10 universities in the world and I would thank God everyday!
Growing up I had dreams of going to Yale or Harvard. I think it would be a great thing to have on your resume. Both are great schools to attend and I have heard many good things about them. If I had my pick I would say Harvard.
I did some research on Imperial College London. I like it very much and it is definitely part of top 10 universities in the world. I wonder how many unemployed ex students of top 10 universities in the world exist. I’d guess none. If unemployed, probably he’d run a business or something.
Ten years ago, I had some interest in going to Princeton. It was a shame though that my parents and I could not make it happen. These colleges are so expensive to attend. While I think that they are very well worth it, many times saying I went to Princeton or Havard or Yale is a great honor in itself. It is hard to get into these schools.
I am tired of hearing about how great Harvard is. Or Yale or schools like that. I graduated from a state school and I did just great. I make a decent salary and so I am happy. You do not have to have a degree from one of these places to be successful.
I wuld refer to d priviledge of being able to study or b schooled in any of d above listed universities as d greatest academic priviledge any one can get or b OFFERED!
Every university is good. As long as you study enough, obviously. Top 10 universities in the world cost a lot. They are only for rich people. Stop dreaming about ’em.
i agree ….